Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in New Zealand - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in New Zealand (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in New Zealand (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in New Zealand
  4. Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in New Zealand

Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in New Zealand (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $327 per ton, with an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 12%. The import price peaked at $677 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were South Africa ($332 per ton) and the United States ($332 per ton), while the price for China ($319 per ton) and Indonesia ($322 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in New Zealand (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $128 per ton in 2022, which is down by -16.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 43%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $391 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to India ($131 per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($130 per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($125 per ton) and Malaysia ($129 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (-3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in New Zealand

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds decreased by -1% to 5.2K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 5.2K tons, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports amounted to $1.7M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +12.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in New Zealand (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Africa35.0490782722174.3%
China652298198348-18.9%
United States17117029026816.2%
Australia277327263263-1.7%
Indonesia46.544.344.541.0-4.1%
Netherlands1.96.242.138.9173.6%
Others10.519.86.35.0-21.9%
Total1,1941,3551,6261,68512.2%

Top Suppliers of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded to New Zealand in 2022:

  1. South Africa (2176.1 tons)
  2. China (1092.3 tons)
  3. Australia (816.5 tons)
  4. United States (807.2 tons)
  5. Indonesia (127.3 tons)
  6. Netherlands (117.2 tons)

Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in New Zealand

In 2022, approx. 16K tons of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds were exported from New Zealand; picking up by 89% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 364% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports skyrocketed to $2.1M in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 249%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Export of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in New Zealand (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Australia33818446577732.0%
Taiwan (Chinese)12080.535459370.3%
South Korea21.618.3170284136.0%
Malaysia58.821.514123558.7%
India7.816.662.6105137.9%
China28.518.09.931.02.8%
Others47.233.296.027.1-16.9%
Total6223721,2982,05248.9%

Top Export Markets for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded from New Zealand in 2022:

  1. Australia (6.2K tons)
  2. Taiwan (Chinese) (4.6K tons)
  3. South Korea (2.2K tons)
  4. Malaysia (1.8K tons)
  5. India (0.8K tons)
  6. China (0.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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